Stainless Steel Couplings

Thin-walled stainless steel connections offer excellent corrosion resistance and help to reduce water leakage at critical joints in potable water distribution systems.

Photo by Robert Lowell, for Nickel Institute

Rechargeable Battery Recycling

About 3% of annual primary nickel production goes to making rechargeable batteries. At end of life, these batteries are usually returned to point of sale and transported to a recycling plant, such as this one in the U.S.A., to recover the valuable nickel. Read more about nickel in batteries.

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Chrysler Building, New York City

Built in 1930, this icon of the twentieth century classical and romantic tradition was the first large, high-profile, stainless-steel application in the world. Located att 405 Lexington Ave., it features S30200 stainless steel arches pictured here.

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Chrysler Building, New York City

Six stainless steel arches at the top of this historic landmark building represent hubcaps and the stainless steel gargoyles represent Chrysler hood ornaments.

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Chrysler Building, New York City

Shortly after their development, austenitic stainless steels became the preeminent material for projecting a progressive, modern image through architecture. The Chrysler Building, built in 1930, was one of the first.

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'Cloud Gate' Sculpture, by Anish Kapoor, Millenium Park, Chicago

Mirror finished stainless steel (S31600, containing 12% nickel) was used to create this spectacular sculpture in a high-traffic area of downtown Chicago.

Photo by Tom Ready, for Nickel Institute

Commercial Kitchen

Nickel-containing stainless steels have become a favourite material in commercial and domestic kitchens. The hygienic and durable material is used in many food and beverage applications because its smooth surface is easily cleaned and it can withstand the aggressive chemicals that are used for cleaning and sterilization.

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Commercial Kitchen

Nickel-containing stainless steel has largely replaced other materials in commercial kitchens as they are heat-resistant, less easily damaged and can be kept scrupulously clean.

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Nickel-Chromium Plated Automotive Wheels

Electroplating of nickel and then chromium onto surfaces such as these car wheels creates bright finishes that are smooth and durable.

Pharmaceutical Dryer

The burgeoning pharmaceutical industry is increasingly using process equipment, such as this product dryer, made of nickel-containing stainless steel.

Photo by Carroll McCormick, for Nickel Institute

Body Piercing Jewellery

Concrete Pier, Progreso, Mexico

Rusted Carbon Steel Rebar

Shanghai, China

Shanghai, China

Stainless Steel Scrap

It is estimated that about 80% of end-of-life nickel-containing products are recycled. A large percentage of the nickel that is recycled by society is achieved through the recycling of stainless steel, as pictured here.

Photo by Tim Pelling, for Nickel Institute

Stainless Steel Sink

The formability characteristics of nickel-containing stainless steel provides great versatility for the design of kitchen sinks. Double bowls, integral draining boards, etc. are a great convenience compared to earlier sinks.